Synonym for Haemophilus influenza b vaccine ... <virology> A vaccination that is given to infants to protect against infection with haemophilus influenza b, an important cause of neonatal sepsis. ... Typically administered at 2, 4, 6 and 15 months. Children who are aged 15 months to 5 years, who have not received the vaccine, should be given ...
Haemophilus influenzae, type b.
HIB: Abbreviation for Haemophilus influenzae type B.
haemophilus influenzae B
Haemophilus influenzae type B
Hib, or Haemophilus influenzae type b is a bacteria responsible for severe infections of the blood stream, lungs (pneumonia), brain and spinal cord (meningitis). It also causes dangerous swelling in body tissues such as the epiglottis in your throat. This alone can cause death by asphyxiation. Hib infections are not only fatal; they can leave victi...
Haemophilus influenza type b